Science

InfantSim is more than a simulator

The INFANTSIM project develops an anatomically accurate neonatal simulator for minimally invasive surgery (MIS) training, based on a unique process of CT segmentation of a real newborn and subsequent 3D printing of the skeleton and body cavities.

Synthetic organs made from hydrogels (GelMA, polyacrylamide) were developed by analyzing the mechanical properties of animal tissues to closely mimic the elasticity, strength, and haptic feel of real human organs.

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Systematic review of the training process of minimally invasive surgery in neonates and infants

Inanimate 3D printed model for thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula

3D printed synthetic models for training minimally invasive pediatric surgery our own experience and literature review

Validation study of synthetic models for esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF): A simulation-based training inpediatric surgery